HIPAA → NIST 800-53 crosswalk
A control-by-control mapping between HIPAA Security Rule (45 CFR Part 164, Subpart C) and NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5. 9 mappings.
| HIPAA | NIST 800-53 | Relationship | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| §164.308(a)(1) Security management process | RA-3 Risk assessment | EquivalentOfficial mapping | Risk assessment & management |
| §164.308(a)(6) Security incident procedures | IR-4 Incident handling | EquivalentOfficial mapping | Incident response & breach notification |
| §164.308(a)(6) Security incident procedures | IR-6 Incident reporting | PartialCurated | Incident response & breach notification |
| §164.312(a)(1) Access control | AC-2 Account management | EquivalentOfficial mapping | Access control & identity |
| §164.312(b) Audit controls | AU-2 Event logging | EquivalentOfficial mapping | Logging, monitoring & detection |
| §164.312(e)(1) Transmission security | SC-8 Transmission confidentiality and integrity | EquivalentOfficial mapping | Cryptography & data protection |
| §164.312(e)(1) Transmission security | SC-28 Protection of information at rest | EquivalentCurated | Cryptography & data protection |
| §164.404 Notification to individuals | IR-4 Incident handling | RelatedCurated | Incident response & breach notification |
| §164.404 Notification to individuals | IR-6 Incident reporting | EquivalentOfficial mapping | Incident response & breach notification |
Mappings marked “Official” derive from standards-body informative references; “Curated” mappings are authored by Cyber Compliance and provided for guidance only.